One of the great dividers in the church today is the role and ministry of the Holy Spirit. John was clearly trying to make a point in distinguishing his baptism from the baptism of Christ with the Holy Spirit. To know what that means is to know that we should greatly desire it!

Additional Scripture References:

Romans 8:6-14; 1 Cor. 12:13; Titus 3:4-5; 1 Cor. 12:3; Eph. 1:13-14; 2 Cor. 1:21-22; 1 Cor. 12:8-10; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:6-8; Rom. 5:5; Rom. 8:26; Rom. 15:13; Rom. 15:16; 2 Thes. 2:13; 1 Cor. 3:16; Ezekiel 36:27; 2 Cor. 3:17; Gal. 5:16; Gal. 5:22; Phil. 1:19; Eph. 6:18; 1 Cor. 14:1; 1 Cor. 14:4; John 7:37-39; Acts 19:1-7